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CCSS was asked to clarify future of the transplant program

November 21, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Legislator Gerardo Vargas Varela from Frente Amplio asked the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) to clarify the future of the liver transplant and liver surgery unit, after meeting with a group of patients and family members, who expressed their concern about the possible closure of the program. The lawmaker declared that the complainants believe […]

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World’s powers urge to open trade against Trump’s protectionism

November 21, 2016 by Staff News Writer

China is calling on the Asia-Pacific zone to support its free trade proposals to face President-elect Donald Trump’s protectionist position. The creation of an Asia-Pacific Free Trade Area (FTAA) is a key, strategic initiative for the long-term prosperity of the region. We will not close the door to the outside world but open it wider, […]

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El Salvador is fed up: criminal gangs have killed 44 police officers

November 21, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The government of El Salvador has announced a plan to closely combat gangs that have increased attacks on police. They have killed 44 officers this year. A specialized group will be created in order to pursue, find, capture and put in the toughest conditions to all members of criminal organizations that threaten families and members […]

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The fishing hook anchored in Isla del Coco

November 21, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Illegal fishermen see Cocos Island as a delicious feast, and they insist on eating even though it is a forbidden delicacy. The protected area has been stalked for years by activities such as illegal fishing or drug trafficking. However, one of the worst massacres happened on November 8th, when eight sharks were found dead from […]

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Project that punishes animal abuse will go back to the Constitutional Court

November 21, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The bill that punishes animal abuse with jail will be analyzed for the second time by the Constitutional Court. This was confirmed by legislator Otto Guevara, head of fraction of the Libertarian Movement, who indicated that the consultation is part of a political agreement to allow them to vote again in the first reading. In […]

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South Korea: a great country to export food

November 21, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Fresh fruits, processed juices and concentrates, as well as coffee and cocoa, are the main, Costa Rican, potential products that can be exported to South Korea, a country that signed a Free Trade Agreement with Costa Rica. According to the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Agency (PROCOMER), this is a developed, Asian country with a sophisticated […]

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